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Chest pain, breathlessness and ST elevation in a 21-weeks' pregnant woman: a diagnostic and management challenge.

Authors :
Butcher CJ
Plymen CM
Walker F
Source :
BMJ case reports [BMJ Case Rep] 2010 Dec 14; Vol. 2010. Date of Electronic Publication: 2010 Dec 14.
Publication Year :
2010

Abstract

This case highlights the importance of differentiating between normal physiological changes of pregnancy and symptoms that are pathological. It discusses the presentation of heart failure during pregnancy and the differential diagnoses that should be considered. It also highlights the difficult management decisions that may have to be made in order to protect maternal health.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1757-790X
Volume :
2010
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
BMJ case reports
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
22802274
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1136/bcr.03.2010.2853